Pilot - EMS

Job Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of helicopter operation.


• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of helicopter air ambulance operations.


• Thorough knowledge of FAA standards and regulations.


• Thorough knowledge of air navigation and rotary wing aircraft capabilities and performance.


• Thorough knowledge of flight planning, meteorology and aircraft maintenance requirements.


• Thorough knowledge of local geography and weather phenomenon.


• Ability to operate an aircraft in full compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance.


• Ability to read weather charts, aviation publications, charts and sectionals, and instrument approach plates.


• Ability to understand weight and balance diagrams.


• Ability to understand, enter data, and operate/utilize electronic flight bag and other aviation related software programs.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.


• Ability to establish, demonstrate and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with peers, associates and the public, while ensuring the safe, efficient, customer‑focused operation of the aircraft.


• Adhere to company uniform, materials, and equipment as required by General Operations Manual and other company/Departmental manuals and policies.


• Attend training events as directed and to maintain pilot currency.


• Maintain a high level of personal decorum and professional conduct.


• Exceptional customer service skills and abilities.

Education, Experience and Supplemental Information

• Applicants need to attach a current resume, as well as a copy of your current flight hour summary from your flight log book or military records, to the job application.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Commercial and Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).


• Second-Class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate.


• Dare MedFlight is a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program and the following are required for consideration:
  
  
  • 2,000 total flight hours with minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category.
  
  
  • 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in category.
  
  
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time.
  
  
  • 200 hours of cross‑country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
  
  
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (or 50 hours of unaided and 100 hours of Night Vision Goggle time).
  
  


• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive company, FAA and DOT required pre‑employment screening, criminal background check, drug test, motor vehicle driving record, PRIA records check, Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals, and National Sex Offender Public Website registry.


• Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre‑employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post‑accident).


• Must be able to work any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, all Departmental and County personnel, hospitals and the public. Strives to maintain a friendly and professional working environment.


• Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator, or in the military, within the previous 24 months.


• Dare MedFlight is a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Program and the following are required for consideration:
  
  
  • 2,000 total flight hours with minimum of 1,500 flight hours in category.
  
  
  • 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in category.
  
  
  • 500 hours of rotor wing turbine time.
  
  
  • 200 hours of cross‑country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
  
  
  • 100 hours unaided night as PIC (or 50 hours of unaided and 100 hours of Night Vision Goggle time).
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial & Instrument Rating (for category and class of aircraft).


• Second-Class FAA Medical certificate required.


• Resident requirement is no more than 1 hour from Dare County, NC.

Job Description

About the Position: Performs difficult technical work piloting a medevac helicopter, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the EMS Chief Pilot/Director of Operations. This is the 40-hr base salary without scheduled OT. Pilots work a 7-on/7-off schedule and all hours worked over 40-hr/week are compensated at time and a half. The base salary range does not include the scheduled overtime reflective of the shift work. Resident requirement is no more than 1 hour from Dare County, NC.

Job Duties:

• Operate a rotary wing aircraft in response to emergency medical requests, searches, natural disasters or other approved missions.


• Assumes responsibility for safety of passengers, cargo and medical personnel.


• Determines the airworthiness of the aircraft and inspects maintenance documents to include status sheet.


• Analyzes aircraft performance and weather conditions to determine flight acceptance.


• Drives and operates assigned motor vehicles and equipment.


• Performs other assigned duties.